DOCUMENTARY Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness

Name: DOCUMENTARY Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness
Start: 2025-10-05T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-05T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 800 Main St, La Crosse, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54601

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

800 Main St, La Crosse, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54601 | La Crosse, WI

The La Crosse Public Library invites the community to the first of two thought-provoking film screenings that explore different sides of the homelessness crisis:
Sunday, October 5, 1:30-3pm | La Crosse Public Library
"Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness"
Join us for a powerful screening of "Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness," an award-winning documentary that sheds light on the growing crisis of homelessness in America and the legal, social, and moral challenges that surround it.
The film follows the lives of individuals living under a bridge in Indianapolis as they struggle to survive amidst ordinances that criminalize their existence. Through intimate storytelling and candid interviews, the documentary challenges viewers to confront difficult questions about housing, poverty, and human rights.
Learn more about the film and watch the trailer: https://abiggervisionfilms.com/#previous-film

Tuesday, October 14, 6pm | Weber Center for the Performing Arts
"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" (Part of the filmmakers' impact campaign tour.)
A powerful follow-up to "Under the Bridge" that shifts the focus to communities successfully reducing homelessness through Housing First strategies and collaboration. The evening will include a special appearance by the filmmakers and James Mathy, Housing Administrator for Milwaukee County and La Crosse native, whose leadership has helped achieve the nation’s lowest per capita unsheltered population.
Locally, this event supports the Pathways Home plan, La Crosse County’s roadmap for addressing homelessness through coordinated, housing-focused solutions. Beyond the Bridge illustrates how other communities have successfully implemented similar strategies, offering both inspiration and practical examples to strengthen La Crosse’s ongoing work.
Together, these screenings provide both a stark understanding of the challenges and an inspiring look at real solutions—helping us reimagine what is possible here in La Crosse.
Find more about "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" and reserve your ticket here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19bxWZmwYp/